Bailey I. Grimes

Bailey I. Grimes serves as Contract Manager for FA4887 56 Cons Cc, a unit within the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining critical Air Force infrastructure and mission-critical assets. In this role, Grimes oversees the full lifecycle of procurement actions for maintenance, construction, and specialized equipment services essential to airfield operations, hangar facilities, and industrial support systems. Their responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under FAR Part 19 and other statutory frameworks, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with operational readiness goals. Grimes typically manages complex, multi-year contracts involving construction, aviation component manufacturing, and facility modernization efforts. Grimes maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ARKOSE GROUP LLC, SILVER NATIONAL CORP., BLAZING AVIATION LLC, and MACH 2 PRODUCTIONS INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in aviation support, industrial maintenance, and specialized fabrication services. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships built on compliance, transparency, and mission alignment. Grimes demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with equal portions of acquisitions set aside for Total Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, and No Set-Aside categories, alongside targeted opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor participation while maintaining competitive rigor and mission-critical standards, ensuring equitable access without compromising operational requirements. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting a primary focus on facility upgrades and infrastructure sustainment. Additional focus areas include truck trailer manufacturing, sporting goods production, therapeutic services, and correctional institution support—demonstrating a diverse technical scope that spans physical infrastructure, logistics support, and specialized equipment procurement. Grimes brings deep domain expertise in integrating construction, industrial, and logistical services to meet the Air Force’s evolving operational needs.